Back in 1989, self-made millionaire Jerry Rich did what many golfers secretly dream of doing: After acquiring some property outside Chicago, he had one golf hole constructed, then another two, and so forth. By the time he and architect Greg Wilson were done, he had designed and overseen construction of an outstanding eighteen-hole course that is so highly respected that Golf Digest magazine named RHF the fifth "Best New Private Course" in 1999. The magazine currently ranks Rich Harvest Farms 51st on their top 100 U.S. courses list. It certainly is one of the toughest; the men's back tees have an almost-unbelievable 155 slope -- the USGA's maximum.

Through Rich's planning and efforts, RHF hosted the 2009 Solheim Cup, won by the U.S. over Europe, 16-12.

Although the course is snowed-under during the winter, the club's 15,000 sq-ft indoor practice facility is open year-round and includes sand bunkers, chipping areas, two putting clocks, and two high-def golf simulators.

Non-member play is by invitation only.